Continuing our Early 2026 Album Previews series—which has highlighted releases from artists like Zach Bryan and Nick Jonas—Euronews Culture spotlights 10 more expected drops in the first quarter. Spanning post-punk, electro-pop, country, and beyond, these feature established acts like Dry Cleaning and Gorillaz pushing boundaries, plus bonus reissues.
Following a vibrant 2025 with standouts from FKA twigs and Rosalía, Euronews focuses on confirmed early 2026 highlights, complementing previous previews (including Lana Del Rey's 'Stove', already noted for its country shift).
Dry Cleaning's third album, Secret Love (January 9, prod. Cate Le Bon), builds on Stumpwork with post-punk via 'Hit My Head All Day' and Erica Eyres artwork.
Sébastien Tellier's Kiss The Beast (January 30) blends synthpop ballads and grooves, featuring Nile Rodgers and Kid Cudi.
Robbie Williams revives Britpop with Britpop (February 6).
Charli XCX scores Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights film (February 13) with emo-leaning tracks.
Peaches' explicit electro-punk No Lube So Rude (February 20) tackles bold themes; Bill Callahan's intimate My Days of 58 (February 27) follows with relaxed horns.
Gorillaz's multilingual concept album The Mountain explores India with De La Soul, Idles, and Yasiin Bey.
Bonuses: Jeff Buckley's expanded Live at Sin-é box set and Eels' 25th-anniversary Daisies of the Galaxy reissue (March 27).
This diverse slate across rock, pop, electronic, and folk promises exciting listening.
